Youwind Renewables (Youwind), a provider of web-based solutions for optimising early-stage offshore wind development, has announced the launch of several upgrades to its modelling tools.
To support accurate yield assessment and layout optimisation in increasingly congested development zones, Youwind’s modelling tools now enable developers to:
- Upload and process their high resolution hourly Time Series data from any provider, for a much more granular understanding of expected yield performance based on the local wind resource. Thanks to integration with resource data provider, Vortex, Vortex Time Series or WRG files can be uploaded directly.
- Undertake air density correction – a key factor impacting project yields that is not commonly accounted for in the early development stages
- Choose between multiple power curves for a turbine model to account for site air density effects.
Visualise and understand the impact of exclusion zones, and work across multiple development areas.
Furthermore, Youwind has enhanced the array of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data delivered through its platform. Developers are now able to:
- Access spatial data, including substrate characteristics for precise foundation placement, and bathymetry slope data for accurate cable length calculations
- More easily assess foundation technology suitability.
- Gain a full overview of their project portfolio, supporting high-level analysis with non-technical users.
- See a more detailed breakdown of DEVEX, CAPEX and OPEX for increased transparency of key project costs.
